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Zac Wassink

Zac Wassink is a longtime sports news writer and PFWA member who began his career in 2006 and has had his work featured on Yardbarker, MSN, Yahoo Sports and Bleacher Report. He is also a football and futbol aficionado who is probably yelling about Tottenham Hotspur at the moment and who chanted for Matt Harvey to start the ninth inning of Game 5 of the 2015 World Series at Citi Field. You can find him on X at @ZacWassink

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NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

Stephen Curry interviews Collin Morikawa after PGA Championship win

Curry, an avid golfer, was made a "guest reporter'' and, thus, allowed to attend the final round of the PGA Championship.

Atletico Madrid cleared for Champions League quarterfinal after positive coronavirus tests

Barring the discovery of a virus outbreak within the team, Atleti should be cleared to take the pitch on Thursday evening.

Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. exhibition postponed to November

The bout was moved from Sept. 12 to Nov. 28 "because Tyson’s team felt they could maximize revenue by rescheduling."

Conference USA follows Sun Belt, AAC with '8 plus 4' football schedule

The first conference games kick off no sooner than Sept. 12, with non-league contests left up to each member school.

Washington releases RB Derrius Guice amid domestic violence charges

The Washington Football Team moved quickly regarding running back Derrius Guice.

End of an era? Canadiens eliminate Penguins from playoffs

Montreal , the lowest seed (No. 12) in the Eastern Conference Stanley Cup Qualifying Round, defeated Pittsburgh (No. 5) 2-0 in Game 4 to close the series out and send the Pens back to Pennsylvania.

Cardinals-Cubs weekend series postponed following positive coronavirus test

As had been expected, the weekend series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs has been postponed. 

Indians hitting coach opts out due to coronavirus concerns

Indians team president Chris Antonetti told reporters on Friday that Cleveland hitting coach Ty Van Burkleo opted out of the campaign due to coronavirus risks.

Nationals' Stephen Strasburg will make season debut on Sunday

Manager Dave Martinez told reporters on Friday that the 32-year-old has been cleared to return to the bump.

Heat's Jimmy Butler will miss third straight game with sore foot

Miami plays three games in five days next midweek ahead of the postseason, so expect Spoelstra to proceed with caution regarding his leading scorer and best overall player.

Real Madrid, Juventus crash out of Champions League

Two of the giants of club football that won domestic honors for the 2019-20 season won't participate in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. 

MLB reports 0.1% positive rate in latest coronavirus testing period

Relatively speaking, MLB enjoyed a positive week as it concerns coronavirus testing of players and staff. 

Taulia Tagovailoa transfer from Alabama to Maryland approved

The transfer news comes on the same day that six Maryland football players, including QB Josh Jackson, opted out of the college football campaign.

Ohio State athletes back school's COVID-19 protocols

Back in July, the OSU Department of Athletics temporarily paused voluntary workouts for seven programs, including football, following the results of coronavirus testing of athletes. The school kept the results of those tests private.

Chelsea's Christian Pulisic could miss start of Premier League season with hamstring injury

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard confirmed the news while speaking with reporters on Friday.

Pelicans will rest Zion Williamson for Friday's game vs. Wizards

Resting the first-year pro as a precaution is what's best if there's any concern about his long-term health.

49ers sign former first-round pick DE Dion Jordan

The Miami Dolphins selected Jordan with the third pick of the 2013 NFL Draft.

Figueiredo-Garbrandt, Shevchenko-Maia championship bouts scheduled for UFC 255

A pair of flyweight championship fights will headline the UFC 255 show scheduled for Nov. 21.  

FCS playoffs postponed due to coronavirus pandemic

In total, eight of the 13 FCS conferences won't conduct seasons this fall.

Usain Bolt says he didn't get a fair chance as a pro footballer

The 33-year-old widely viewed as the greatest sprinter in history notched a brace in an October 2018 friendly, but then Central Coast coach Mike Mulvey couldn't promise Bolt first-team football.

Louisville men's soccer dismisses players for party linked with coronavirus outbreak

The Louisville men's soccer team has dismissed three players and suspended three others upon learning that they held a party linked with a coronavirus outbreak.

Clemson DE Xavier Thomas to miss bulk of 2020 season after bout with COVID-19

Promising Clemson defensive end Xavier Thomas is likely to miss the majority of the 2020 season following bouts with COVID-19 and strep throat.

Packers won't permit fans at Lambeau Field for first two home games

The Green Bay Packers have reversed course as it concerns allowing fans to enter Lambeau Field for at least the first two games of the 2020 regular season.

Purdue WR Rondale Moore opts out of college football season

Purdue star wide receiver Rondale Moore has opted out of 2020 college football season scheduled to be held amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Buccaneers' Tom Brady admits learning new playbook is 'really tough'

For the first time since the 2000 NFL season, 43-year-old Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is learning a new playbook.